An interview covering the topics in the title and also strange possibilities that might occur in the Trump Administration. White Swans, perhaps, but not black ones I think. I also cover macroeconomic austerity and microeconomic austerity, and their implications for political strategy in the time of Trump, including taking on the institutional progressives if they insist on pursuing their silly faux fiscal responsibility agenda, and the importance of evaluating political positions from the viewpoint of public purpose. Enjoy!